Cherry Açaí Smoothie
Servings: 1
Frozen cherries and an açaí packet give this açaí smoothie deep berry flavor, while banana and a spoonful of raw cashews make it rich and creamy without yogurt. It has 10g fiber and doubles as an açaí bowl with less milk.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew milk unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon raw cashews
- ½ banana
- ½ cup cherries frozen
- 1 packet açaí puree frozen
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Pour the cashew milk into a blender. Add the cashews, banana and cherries and blend until smooth.
- Add the açaí packet and the chia seeds, if using. Blend until creamy. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ingredient Swaps: Fresh pitted cherries work too; add a few ice cubes to keep it cold. If frozen açaí packets are hard to find, use açaí powder plus a few extra frozen cherries.
- Texture Tip: For a creamier smoothie, soak the cashews in the cashew milk for at least 20 minutes before blending.
- Smoothie Bowl: Cut the cashew milk to 1/2 cup for a thick bowl, then top with fresh fruit and granola.
- Storing: Best fresh. The chia seeds thicken it as it sits, so if you store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours, shake well and add a splash of liquid before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 305kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 174mg, Potassium: 600mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 114IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 114mg, Iron: 2mg
